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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

  1. 7 HR AGO

    Sight Village Returns To Devon This April

    Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Exeter. For more information, visit the QAC website - Sight Village Exeter, Devon in 2026 - Queen Alexandra College

    5 min
  2. RNIB Life on Pause Petition Handed In to Wes Streeting the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

    7 HR AGO

    RNIB Life on Pause Petition Handed In to Wes Streeting the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

    On Tuesday 24 March 2026 a number of blind and partially sighted people took part in a RNIB cane walk from Parliament Square in central London to the Department of Health and Social Care to hand in the RNIB Life on Pause petition, made up of over 48,000 signatures, calling on Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to take action on Vision Rehabilitation Services to ensure that blind and partially sighted people get the right support when they need it and not to have their lives put on pause. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there for the cane walk and, after the handing in of the Life on Pause petition, caught up with Rob Sears - Athlete and Content Creator, Claire Sisk - RNIB Ambassador, Content Creator and Radio Broadcaster plus Mike Wordingham - RNIB’s Head of Policy to find out why it is so important for Wes Streeting the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to take action on Vision Rehabilitation Services and what it was like for Rob and Claire taking part in the cain walk, handing in the Life on Pause petition and their own personal experiences of vision rehabilitation services. To find out more about the Life on Pause petition which is part of the RNIB Out of Sight Campaign and ways of getting involved in this and other RNIB Campaign work do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/ Image shows blind and partially sighted people and RNIB campaigners holding long canes stood in front of Parliament Square with Big Ben in the background. From left to right are Charmaine Ashpole, Rob Sears, Claire Sisk, Mike Wordingham, Geoff Smith, Tom Skelton and Frankie Brady.

    8 min
  3. Get Technology Support from RNIB's Digital Skills Team

    1 DAY AGO

    Get Technology Support from RNIB's Digital Skills Team

    In this podcast, Hubert chats to Shauna from RNIB's Digital skills team about their service, what they offer, what sort of questions people come with, and how you can benefit from the support from the team.

    4 min
  4. Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dear England AD Theatre Review

    5 DAYS AGO

    Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dear England AD Theatre Review

    RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review. This week we have a gripping examination of nation and the beautiful game, football as the current tour of the National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit ‘Dear England’ visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Caroline Burn.  About ‘Dear England’ The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit ‘Dear England is on a highly anticipated tour. It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. The England men’s team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land. Football and non-football fans alike will be brought to their feet in this joyous, five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph).  From multi award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), Dear England tells the inspiring, at times heart-breaking, and ultimately uplifting story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager. David Sturzaker (Doctors, BBC) plays former England manager Gareth Southgate in this gripping examination of nation and game. He is joined by stage and screen actress Samantha Womack (Eastenders, BBC; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) as team psychologist Pippa Grange. For more about the current tour of ‘Dear England’ do visit - https://dearenglandonstage.com (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    5 min
  5. UK Charity’s Response To Latest Covid Inquiry Publication

    5 DAYS AGO

    UK Charity’s Response To Latest Covid Inquiry Publication

    UK sight loss charity has responded to the latest Covid Inquiry publication, Module 3. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sophie Dudgeon, from the charity, to get their take on the publication. If you’d like to read more about the response, go to www.rnib.org.uk or look at our video at www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/covid-19-inquiry/#RNIBConnect  Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

    7 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    RNIB Welfare Benefits And Tax Team

    Did you know RNIB offer advice and support on benefits and taxes for blind and partially sighted people? Amelia spoke to Alan Atherton from the RNIB Welfare benefits and tax team to learn more. Learn more on the RNIB website - Money and benefits for people with sight loss | RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

    11 min
  7. Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/03/2027

    5 DAYS AGO

    Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/03/2027

    Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about volunteering and fundraising. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image shows Simon smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short fair hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.

    8 min

  8. 5 DAYS AGO

    RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project Milestone - Lothian Buses

    RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project. Allan Russell was there and spoke with representatives from Lothian Buses.  Image shows a large group of people posing outside in front of a Lothian Bus. It's a mixture of men and women of all ages, with a couple guide dogs mixed in. It's an overcast but nice day in Edinburgh and everyone is smiling.

    9 min
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

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  • Creator
    RNIB Connect Radio
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.6k
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RNIB
  • Show Website
    RNIB Connect

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